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Undervalued, Underappreciated, but Great!!
Greg Carroll, 06/09/2018
updated 07/06/2021
2016 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Fiat 500X is a joy to drive and will put a smile on your face every time. It has plenty of power, although you won't win many races with it. It is very sure-footed as it has excellent grip and road manners, especially in the frozen stuff with the AWD system. And it is a safe car! I wrecked mine and it literally saved my life. You will enjoy the uniqueness of being one of very few on the road, but don't be concerned. The mechanicals are the same as the Jeep Renegade, so dealer maintenance will always be close by. In 2018 I totaled my 500X in a rather violent accident. The car saved my bacon!! I'm alive today because of how safe it was. One year later I bought another 500X and couldn't be happier with it. Nearly three years into my second 500X now and I still love driving it. I'll have it until it quits, which won't be for a very long time?
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X Marks the Spot!
MG Brown, 10/14/2016
2016 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Let me start by stating that this is my 4th FIAT purchase consecutively. I have owned 3 cabrio 500's including the Abarth! In my opinion, you don't purchase a FIAT because it's more dependable than a Honda or because it has a better resale value than a Toyota. FIAT ownership is about discernment for a stylish automobile. It's about passion. Driving with pride of ownership -- as opposed to those who buy a car to get them "from point 'A' to point 'B'". The FIAT 500x is a vehicle that you WANT to drive. I wait anxiously for the end of my work day so I can get to the reward... driving my Italian automobile.
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Feel very happy about this purchase!
Raymond, 10/20/2016
2016 FIAT 500X Trekking 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
The 500x wasn't my first choice. After carefully reading all the reviews about all the cars, I was torn between the Subaru Crosstrek and the 500x. It wasn't until I went for a test drive that pushed me over the edge. Sitting inside the 500x felt solid, comfortable, designed, and well thought out. Sitting inside the Crosstrek felt cheap and unrefined. This is with regards to the interior design. The drivability of the Subaru Crosstrek admittedly felt better. The gear system on the Subaru was smoother and lighter. Suspension felt supple. The 500x I test drove was a bit stiff, steering felt tight, but didn't hear the exaggerated loud cabin everyone complained about. I also didn't sense the jerky transmission. Perhaps it had been reprogrammed already. I purchased the car in Sep. 2016 and those issues have been addressed. My previous cars have been a 1998 VW Jetta, 2003 Audi A4, 2006 Honda Element, and most recently the 2013 Fiat 500e. I chose the 500x due to the extra incentive for being a return Fiat customer. Plus, the rebate, plus the dealer discount for end-of-year sale. The savings added up and it became a no-brainer to go with the 500x. The reviews had been so bad, that I really felt I made a compromise for the money saved. But so far, things have been great and all the claims had been unfounded. I find the handling of the 500x to be amazing. After I drop the kids off at school I take a longer drive through the hills of Los Gatos because the car is so fun to drive. I have also driven up steep hills and pushed the limits around corners and have yet to feel out of control. The acceleration is average, not as responsive as the electric 500e or the Audi 1.8T. I suppose that's comparing apples to oranges. I sat in the back of both Crosstrek and 500x and the differences were unnoticeable. They were both pretty snug with just enough leg room for somebody 5'8". I do think that the 500x has a smaller trunk than the Crosstrek. Long story short, I don't feel I compromised just to get the better price. Side by side, if the prices were the same for the Crosstrek and the 500x, I'd still choose the 500x. It just has more personality and much nicer to look at. We'll have to see what the long term reliability holds up. But I'm comforted with a 48k/ 5 year bumper to bumper warranty.
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Great Car For The Price!!!
jlm6469, 11/28/2016
2016 FIAT 500X Easy 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a car after a deer totaled my beloved Prius. Because we're moving to the country and it's West Virginia, an AWD was high on the list of must haves. Went to the dealership intending to look at Imprezas. When we got to the lot, we saw the 2 Imprezas on my list, and then noticed this little darling tucked in the corner with AWD on the windshield. At first we both chuckled, then walked up for a closer look. It was pretty much love at first sight! The car is charming, both exterior and interior. Got the keys, got in, and said, "Wow, these seats are comfortable!" Took it for a spin both in town and on the highway, and was pleasantly surprised at how nimble it is to drive, comfort was great, and speed -- let's just say this car has pickup!! It was so smooth on the highway, my husband said, "honey, you're going to have to watch your speed in this." Went back to the dealership to check out the Imprezas (since that's what we went for), sat in one and immediately got out. Didn't even take it out of the parking spot. Walked back in, asked for the Fiat 500x Easy keys back, and drove it home that day. The drive home was 2 hours, and I loved every minute of it. My husband drove it all the next while we ran errands and said if he was in the market for a car, he'd look for one for himself. No, it doesn't get the same gas milage as the Prius, but Prius doesn't make an AWD, and that was more important to me this time. Bought it used, 2016, 10,000 miles on it, not one scratch or stain -- perfect contdition. I love love love this car!!!! Give it a try, you won't regret it!!!!
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The Fiat that could
DaveA, 03/30/2016
updated 03/30/2017
2016 FIAT 500X Lounge 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 9A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
got this fiat 500x on Feb 24 2016 it seams to be a good little SUV . so far NO problems. have about 2500 miles on it now. it rides good , easy to get in and out since it doesn't sit low . I liked the style of it have been asked several times about it when getting gas and things. I was used to a subura crosstrak but after a wreck couldnt afford another subura . this is almost the same . I traded the car in Aug2016 got other crosstrak as I do miss the fiat . I didn't have problems with the car , the value wasn't there . yes I would say get one but yet again its up the person. I like suburas . Sorry Fiat . dealership is closer and where I go theres subura dealerships in MT .
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